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DIGITAL HEIGHT GAUGE Model No.:VH-30D / VH-60D <combined>
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
APPLICATIONS and FEATURES
SPECIFICATIONS
NOTES
Thank you for purchasing the Digital Height Gauge.
Please read this manual thoroughly before use for proper operation.
PART IDENTIFICATION
PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE
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Ideal for measuring and marking work for molds, jigs, and tooling.
●Accessory arm for mounting φ8mm or φ6mm dial indicator.
●Easy to ready digital display.
●Origin can be set at any position. ●Preset function.
●TOL function for convenient inspection work.
●HOLD function.
・Before using for the first time, please wipe off the corrosion
protectant cloth.
・This is a precision instrument, handle with care. Do not drop
or subject to excessive forces.
・Please avoid damage to post. Also, do not scratch instrument,
for example by writing ID number.
・Keep away from direct sunlight. Do not store instrument in
extreme temperatures.
・When measuring using a dial indicator in place of scribe,
listed values for Maximum permissible error may not be
achieved.
φ8mm
Mounting Hole
VH-60D
Indicator Clamp Screw
(with φ6mm collet)
Indicator Mounting Arm
【ACCESSORIES】
VH-30D
Post
[ON/OFF/ZERO]Button
Fine Adjust Carriage
Carriage Lock Screw
[TOL]Button
[SET]Button
Battery Cover
Base
Fine Adjust Lock Screw
LCD Display
[HOLD]Button
Scribe Clamp Screw
Scribe Clamp Screw
Jaw
Scribe
Scribe Clamp
Measuring Surface
(w/ Carbide Tip)
Base Reference Plane
Inserting Battery
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2Installing the Scribe
Indicator Mounting Arm
3
1. Open Battery Cover by sliding in direction of arrow ().
2. Insert battery with positive (+)side facing out.
3. Replace Battery Cover.
The Indicator Mounting Arm is used to mount a dial indicator (sold separately)
in place of the Scribe.
1. Loosen the Indicator Clamp Screw, insert the indicator shaft, and
secure by tightening the clamp screw.
※For indicators with a φ6mm mounting shaft, please attach using
φ6mm collet.
2. Loosen the Scribe Clamp Screw and clamp onto the Jaw.
3. Insert the Indicator Mounting Arm into the clamp, and tighten Clamp
Screw at the desired amount of overhang.
1. Loosen the Scribe Clamp Screw and insert onto Jaw.
(Figure : ①)
2. Insert the Scribe to desired overhang and secure by
tightening the Scribe Clamp Screw. (Figure : ②)
Dial Indicator
Jaw
Scribe Clamp
Scribe
Scribe Clamp Screw
Scribe
①
②
Overhang Adjustment
Indicator Clamp Screw
Indicator Mounting Arm Scribe Clamp
Scribe Clamp
Indicator
Mounting Arm
Jaw
Scribe
Clamp Screw
Jaw
Scribe
Clamp Screw
VH-30D
VH-60D
(sold separately)
Dial Indicator
(sold separately)
Q. Nothing is displayed, or the numbers are flashing.
A. Is the battery running low?
Q. With power on, the number on the LCD does not change as
the carriage is moved.
A. Please reset by removing battery for about 30sec., and then
replacing.
Q. Nothing happens when buttons are pressed.
A. Is the battery inserted properly?
MEASURING
SERVICE
Absolute Measurement
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2Comparative (Relative)Measurement
1. Press the [ON/OFF/ZERO]Button to turn on the power.
2. Bring the scribe down to the surface plate (the base reference
plane)and make good contact. (Figure:1)
3. Press the [ON/OFF/ZERO]Button to set the LCD display to
“0.00mm”
4. Position the scribe to the workpiece to take a measurement.
BUTTON OPERATION
ON/OFF/ZERO Button
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●Press when power is off ....................... Power ON
●Press when power is on ....................... Display value reset
●Press and hold when power is on ........ Power OFF
TOL Button (Setting tolerance range)
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The [TOL]Button is used to confirm that a measured value is
within a specified range of tolerance.
1. When you press the [TOL]Button, ““is displayed on the
LCD, and “SET”icon will blink.
In this state the maximum value for the tolerance range is set.
2. Long press of the [TOL]Button selects which character will
blink, and a short press modifies the value at that position.
Continue to enter the desired value and return the blinking to
the “SET”icon. Press [TOL]again to continue.
3. “”will display on LCD; repeat the procedure from step 2 to
set the minimum value for the tolerance range.
4. When complete and the “SET”icon is blinking, press [TOL].
Tolerance range is now set.
5. While taking measurements in tolerance mode,
●If the measurement is within the tolerance range, “OK”is
displayed on the LCD.
●If the measurement is above the tolerance range, ““is
displayed on the LCD.
●If the measurement is below the tolerance range, ““is
displayed on the LCD.
※In tolerance mode, the [ON/OFF/ZERO]Button does not
function. To use the [ON/OFF/ZERO]Button, press [TOL]to
cancel tolerance mode.
HOLD Button (Freeze display)
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Press the [HOLD]Button to freeze the display value. “H”icon will
display on LCD to indicate hold.
1. Press the [ON/OFF/ZERO]Button to turn on the power.
2. Measure the reference surface and press the [ON/OFF/ZERO]
Button to set the LCD display to “0.00mm”
3. Measure the surface to be compared, and the measurement
relative to the reference surface will be displayed.
3Fine Adjust Feed Operation
1. Tighten the Fine Adjust Lock Screw, and loosen the Carriage
Lock Screw. (Figure:2)
2. Turn the Fine Adjust Carriage to the desired height setting.
3SET Button (Preset value)
[SET]Button allows you to preset a value.
1. When [SET]Button is pressed, “SET“icon will blink on LCD.
2. Long press of the [SET]Button selects which character to
modify. Release the button when the desired character is
blinking, and a short press modifies the number at that
position. When the “SET”icon is blinking, press [SET]again to
store the value.
The preset value is now entered.
※When [ON/OFF/ZERO]Button is pressed, the display will be
set to the preset value.
To return the preset to “0.00mm,”enter that value using the
above procedure, or toggle power by removing and
replacing the battery.
TROUBLESHOOTING
●If height gauge is not working properly, or if you have any
questions, please contact distributor or place of purchase.
●Please note, manufacturer is unable to respond to inquires or
provide service directly. Please contact distributor or place of
purchase.
[ON/OFF/ZERO]
Button
Surface Plate
Scribe
(Figure:1)
(Figure:2)
Fine Adjust Carriage
Base
Carriage Lock Screw
Fine Adjust Lock Screw
Tighten
Loosen
LCD Display
Measuring Surface Reference Plane
【LCD Display】
Only use SR44 Silver Oxide Battery.
※Remove battery if Instrument will not be used for a
long period of time. Batteries may leak if left in
unused instrument for an extended period.
Caution:
Niigata seiki Co., Ltd.
5-3-14, Tsukanome, Sanjo, Niigata, Japan, 955-0055
Tel. : +81-256-33-5522 Fax. : +81-256-33-5518
URL http://www.niigataseiki.co.jp
0.01mm
VH-30D
0-300mm
±0.04mm
VH-30D
0-600mm
±0.06mm
・Indicator Mounting Arm ・Scribe
・Scribe Clamp ・φ6mm Collet
・SR44 Silver Oxide Battery (for test)
※Not including quantization error (±1count)
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approx. 8mm
Resolution
Measurement Range
approx. 2.6kg approx.5.0kgWeight
5 digit LCDDisplay
0
~
40ºC
Operating Temperature Range
Maximum permissible error
Fine Adjustment Range
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